Cambrian at Hanson Program Viewbook Contents Who Are We? 1 Why Cambrian at Hanson? 3 Why Canada? 4 Map of Campus Locations 4 Cambrian College Programs 5 Life at Hanson 14 Life After Hanson 15 How to Apply 14 Admission Requirement 16 FAQ 19 Cambrian College Program Viewbook Who Are We? Our foundation rests on innovation, creativity and collaboration with our students and partners. 1—2 Our motivation is based on one simple goal: Student Success Hanson Canada is a private education service provider, headquartered in Ontario, we operate three education campus locations in Toronto, Brampton and Vancouver. We value innovation, creativity and collaboration and we believe in our brand-Hanson Canada. Cambrian College Program Viewbook About us Since 2001, Hanson is a registered education provider with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities to provide secondary, post-secondary, and language programs to both domestic and international students. In 2005, Hanson Canada entered into a partnership with Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology, one of the twenty four public colleges in Ontario, to form Cambrian at Hanson. At our three campus locations, Hanson is delivering Cambrian College programs exclusively to international students. As the leader in Public-Private Education delivery and the first of its kind, Hanson Canada maintains its position as the preferred destination for students looking for a quality education experience in a unique learning environment. Why Cambrian at Hanson? You are an international student. You are coming to Canada for the first time. You are seeking the Canadian experience, but you know you need support and to ease your transition. What is the answer? The Hanson Experience. Cambrian College is a public college with a world class reputation for public college programming. Cambrian at Hanson specializes in delivering the best services and support to international students, together we have created a place for international students to study that is tailored to the needs of our students. This is a rare experience, one that cannot be duplicated at the big Canadian Colleges, we know you by name, we care about you and we will make sure you succeed no matter where your journey takes you! Cambrian at Hanson means that you can learn public college programs at any Hanson campus, Vancouver, Brampton or Toronto. You can also choose to study in Northern Ontario at Cambrian College in Sudbury. We believe you will not get a better, all around Canadian experience anywhere else. 3—4 Why Canada Known for its multiculturalism, safety, health and education system, Canada is also an incredible country that is the perfect combination of natural beauty and exciting urban life. Hanson takes great pride in helping international students from all backgrounds to learn and adapt to Canadian cultural values and education, and also exploring the country for all that it has to offer. Your journey starts right here, right now. Hanson Canada is headquartered in Toronto, the capital city of the province of Ontario. As Ontario’s capital, Toronto is a diverse and modern city that offers an array of shopping venues, entertainment, employment, and outdoor activities. The city is home to more than 3 million people and is known as one of the most multicultural cities in the world. We operate campuses in New Westminster, British Columbia, which is located in metro Vancouver on the banks of the Fraser River. A small community accessible for students and a perfect location to live and learn. Our third location is in Brampton, Ontario. Brampton is a diverse Canadian city in Southern Ontario, Canada. It is a suburban city in the Greater Toronto Area and the seat of Peel Region. Map of Campus locations Cambrian College Program Viewbook Program Name: Business Level of Study: Diploma Program Length: 2 years / 4 semesters Co-op or Field Placement: No Description: University Pathway Opportunities? Cambrian College’s two-year Cambrian College Graduates from this program may continue their Business diploma program is designed for studies at university and may receive credit for students who want to build their knowledge in their prior College education. a broad range of important business functions. The curriculum in this program guides the Refer to College/University Agreements at students through the following areas: business www.cambriancollege.ca for further information. finance and structures, accounting procedures, personnel management, meeting regulatory requirements, new business development, and organizational planning. Graduates have the knowledge, practical skills, and proficiency to organize business assets and motivate employees toward greater productivity. Graduates may seek employment within: Sales Retailing Wholesale Manufacturing Insurance Service industries 5—6 Program Name: Hospitality - Hotel and Restaurant Level of Study: Diploma Program Length: 2 years / 4 semesters Co-op or Field Placement: Yes Description: Co-op or Field Placement This diploma program, offered in a continuous A field placement experience is available to 16-month fast-track format, focuses on the students to gain practical exposure to the practical aspects of hospitality service. The workplace. The placement would be arranged program has been designed for students to in the last eight weeks of the program’s forth and develop and acquire the skills and knowledge final semeter. Students will work in conjunction necessary to enter the workforce and to perform with the Field Placement Coordinator. their roles in front line services. Students will be instructed in mixology, wines, customer service, Graduates may seek employment within: hotel services and menu planning and design. Hotel Front Desk They will also be provided with an introduction Food and Beverage operations to managerial concepts including accounting, Catering marketing, law and Human Resources . Resort Hosting Banquet planning Students will learn basic reservation and booking Event and Corporate Event management procedures for hotels using the Opera software Marketing and Sales system. Students will have the opportunity to Hotel and Restaurant Administration gain hands on experience in the beverage and restaurant industry through Hanson’s onsite Professional Pathway? teaching facility. Students will have the opportunity to gain Smart Serve and Food Handler certifications, which are valued and often required in the industry. Any additional costs are to the student. Cambrian College Program Viewbook Program Name: Tourism and Travel Level of Study: Diploma Program Length: 2 years / 4 semesters Co-op or Field Placement: Yes Description: The placement would be arranged in the last This program provides students with the most four weeks of the program’s fourth and final important skills required to work in any sector semeter. Students will work in conjunction with of the tourism industry. The curriculum follows the Field Placement Coordinator the industry requirements by offering courses in world destinations, selling and customer Professional Pathway? service, transportation, communication, Completion of the program prepares students product knowledge, tour development and to write the Knowledge Exam that is part of management, tourism law, business math, and the certification requirements to become a event management. The students will learn to Certified Travel Counsellor from CITC. The research, solve problems, be team players, students are encouraged to become members exhibit professionalism and adapt to an ever- of the Canadian Institute of Travel Counsellors changing industry. (CITC). This association provides students with the opportunity to participate in seminars Students will become familiar with world tourist and conferences. For more information on destinations and their local laws and customs. becoming a Certified Travel Counsellor, contact They will learn basic reservation and booking CITC at www.citc.ca. procedures for airline, hotel, car, cruise, rail and bus. The students receive training in both major Graduates may seek employment within: airline reservation systems: APOLLO BY GEMINI Tour operators (GALILEO) AND SABRE. Travel agencies Airlines Co-op or Field Placement Hotels and resorts A field placement experience is available to Car rental companies students to gain practical exposure to the Cruise and yacht companies workplace. Any additional costs are to the student. 7—8 Program Name: Human Resources Management Level of Study: Graduate Certificate Program Length: 1 year / 3 semesters Co-op or Field Placement: Yes Description: Graduates may seek employment within: The program is designed to provide graduates Specialists in human resources may work in with the skills and knowledge necessary medium- to large- sized organizations that have to pursue careers as human resources formal human resources departments. Some practitioners. The curriculum includes all of specific positions include: the approved courses required by the Human Recruiter Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) Staff trainer in Ontario to qualify to write the National Human resource coordinator Knowledge Exam in human resources. Compensation analyst Successful completion of the approved Employee relations officer coursework and the National Exam are two of Payroll administrator the five components required to achieve the designation of Certified Human Resources Co-op or Field Placement Professional (CHRP). For complete information Semester three will be an eight-week, unpaid